Glacier National Park, nicknamed "The Crown of the Continent," protects more than 1 million acres of Montana wilderness.It has one of the largest intact ecosystems in the continental United States, with at least 175 mountains, 762 lakes, 563 streams, 200 waterfalls and 25 glaciers.It also has more than 700 miles of hiking trails.One of the more unique lodging options is in a remote, Swiss-style chalet.Nine chalets were built more than 100 years ago, but only one remains in operation. A forest fire damaged the other operating backcountry chalet in 2017.Granite Park Chalet was built with locally sourced logs and stone. It’s open seasonally and is only accessible by trail, located in the park’s “most panoramic and pristine wilderness environments,” according to the business’s website.Glacier National Park had more than 3.3 million visitors in 2017, which was the busiest year in the park's 108-year history, The Associated Press reported.Watch the video above to see some of the beautiful sights Glacier National Park offers.

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Glacier National Park, nicknamed "The Crown of the Continent," protects more than 1 million acres of Montana wilderness.

It has one of the largest intact ecosystems in the continental United States, with at least 175 mountains, 762 lakes, 563 streams, 200 waterfalls and 25 glaciers.

It also has more than 700 miles of hiking trails.

One of the more unique lodging options is in a remote, Swiss-style chalet.

Nine chalets were built more than 100 years ago, but only one remains in operation. A forest fire damaged the other operating backcountry chalet in 2017.

Granite Park Chalet was built with locally sourced logs and stone. It’s open seasonally and is only accessible by trail, located in the park’s “most panoramic and pristine wilderness environments,” according to the business’s website.

Glacier National Park had more than 3.3 million visitors in 2017, which was the busiest year in the park's 108-year history, The Associated Press reported.

Watch the video above to see some of the beautiful sights Glacier National Park offers.